PALACE CHURCH BOSTON

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: April 27, 2025

 

1. Introduction

Welcome to the Palace Church Boston mobile application (the “App”). Palace Church Boston (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is a Christian church community located in Boston, Massachusetts. We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application and related services. Please read this policy carefully. If you disagree with its terms, please discontinue use of the App.

 

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

We may collect information that you voluntarily provide when using our App, including:

• Full name and contact information (email address, phone number)

• Profile information such as profile photo or bio

• Prayer requests, testimonies, and other content you submit

• Giving and donation records if you make contributions through the App

• Registration details for events, groups, or ministries

• Communications you send to us directly

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you access the App, certain information may be collected automatically, including:

• Device type, operating system, and unique device identifiers

• App usage data and interaction logs

• IP address and general geographic location

• Crash reports and performance data

• Push notification tokens (for sending you alerts and updates)

2.3 Information from Third Parties

If you log in using a third-party service such as Google or Apple, we may receive basic profile information (such as your name and email address) from that service. We do not control how those services collect or use your data.

 

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Operate and maintain the App and its features

• Send you church announcements, event reminders, and sermon updates

• Process donations and tithes securely

• Facilitate small group connections, ministries, and community features

• Respond to your questions, prayer requests, or pastoral inquiries

• Improve the App’s functionality and user experience

• Comply with applicable laws and protect our legal interests

We will never sell your personal information or use it for commercial advertising purposes unrelated to Palace Church Boston.

 

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:

• Service Providers: We may share information with trusted third-party vendors who assist us in operating the App (e.g., cloud hosting, payment processing, push notification services). These vendors are contractually obligated to keep your data confidential and use it only to provide services to us.

• Church Leadership: Pastoral staff and ministry leaders may have access to relevant information you share (such as prayer requests) in order to provide spiritual care and support.

• Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests from public authorities.

• Safety: We may share information when we believe disclosure is necessary to protect the safety of any person or to address fraud or security issues.

 

5. Data Security

We take the protection of your personal data seriously and implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Encrypted data transmission using industry-standard SSL/TLS protocols

• Secure cloud infrastructure managed by reputable service providers

• Limited access to personal data by authorized personnel only

• Regular review of our data collection, storage, and processing practices

While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We encourage you to use strong passwords and keep your account credentials confidential.

 

6. Children’s Privacy

Our App is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided personal data to us, please contact us at the address listed below.

 

7. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: You may request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.

• Correction: You may request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete information.

• Deletion: You may request that we delete your personal data, subject to certain legal or operational exceptions.

• Opt-Out: You may opt out of receiving non-essential communications such as promotional emails or push notifications through your device settings or by contacting us.

• Data Portability: Where applicable, you may request that we provide your data in a portable format.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in Section 10.

 

8. Third-Party Links and Services

The App may contain links to third-party websites, services, or resources (for example, YouTube for sermon videos or external giving platforms). This Privacy Policy does not apply to those third-party services. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you visit.

 

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. When we make material changes, we will notify you by updating the effective date at the top of this document and, where appropriate, providing in-app notification.

Your continued use of the App after any changes take effect will constitute your acknowledgment of the updated policy.

 

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Palace Church Boston

Website: palacechurch.boston

Email: pastor@palacechurch.boston

Location: Boston, Massachusetts, USA

We will respond to all inquiries within a reasonable timeframe.

 

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